We had to say goodbye to our beloved Tucker on Friday. After noticing some major personality changes, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. :( There wasn't much we could do for him, so we made the tough decision to put him to sleep so he would no longer be in pain and no longer suffer.
It's very hard to put a pet down, even when you know it's the best thing you could possibly do for them. He was like our first child, and definitely a big part of our family.
We will miss him so much. He will never get to meet our little one, and that makes me really sad. But, I know if Tucker could have talked to us, this is what he would have said...
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
Here is a little poem to remember him by...
Posts
